Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
432
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR3 · Surrey
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 126 vs 432 incidents in February 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in February 2026 — 432 incidents compared to 126, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Public order (37), while Whyteleafe has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 126 vs 432 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Merton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Public order while Whyteleafe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 432).